Investors, exporters urge more aggressive approach from China despite stimulus onslaught

Investors and international exporters are holding off on new investments despite Beijing’s slew of stimulus measures.

In US vs Chinese soft power, guess how children are voting?

As children around me get sucked into the rabbit hole of Disney, Marvel and Netflix, I wonder about the reach of Chinese culture.

Man firebombs Japan ruling party’s Tokyo headquarters

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is increasingly unpopular with the Japanese public due to a ballooning money scandal.

Hong Kong is kicking surfers off its famed beaches. But many ask why now?

Authorities are suddenly enforcing a long-standing ban on surfing, but aficionados say officials are missing why the sport should be promoted instead.

‘Handsome’ China university students offer ‘royalty’ hiking escorts for tourists

Customer says she was treated like royalty on her hike, receiving ample food, water, and emotional support.

Huawei spies a second chance to shape Malaysia’s 5G future

The Chinese tech giant has emerged as the odds-on favourite to build Malaysia’s second 5G network – despite the West’s espionage concerns.

China’s EV makers jostle for pole position, tempting buyers with cutting-edge tech, luxury

Extended range, autonomous driving, sofas, refrigerators … BYD, Li Auto, Xpeng, Geely, Nio and others tick all the boxes in their pursuit of consumers.

North Korea says it recovered crashed South Korean military drone

North Korea has accused the South of flying drones over its capital, threatening ‘a horrible disaster’ if it detects another over its skies.

Kamala Harris takes aim at ‘exhausted’ Donald Trump after he cancels string of interviews

The Democrat is hoping to put a spotlight on her Republican rival’s energy level, health and fitness for the job of US president.

Taiwan will remain a flashpoint no matter who wins the US election: analysts

Security in the Taiwan Strait will be at ‘greater risk’ over next the 4 years, regardless of election outcome, expert says.